Visiting the Sherlock Holmes Museum is an extraordinary experience that combines the allure of the famous detective with a delightful ambiance. Upon entering the museum, visitors are transported back in time to the Victorian era, immersing themselves in the world of Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion, Dr. John Watson. The museum's interior is exquisitely designed to recreate the atmosphere of Holmes and Watson's iconic residence at 221B Baker Street. Each room is meticulously furnished with period-specific decor, allowing visitors to step into the detective's world. From the study filled with Holmes' distinguished violin and magnifying glass to the cozy living room adorned with vintage furniture, the attention to detail is truly remarkable. As you explore the museum, you'll encounter a vast collection of memorabilia dedicated to Sherlock Holmes. From original manuscripts and rare editions of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's works to props and artifacts from the various adaptations of Holmes' adventures, the museum offers a treasure trove of items that will captivate any fan. Additionally, the museum boasts a charming gift shop where visitors can purchase unique souvenirs and mementos. From detective-themed merchandise, such as magnifying glasses and deerstalker hats, to books, posters, and collectibles, there's something for everyone to take home as a cherished keepsake. The Sherlock Holmes Museum provides an enchanting experience for fans of the detective and literature enthusiasts alike. Whether you're a devoted follower of Holmes' mysteries or simply curious to delve into his world, this museum is a must-visit destination that promises to leave you with lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for the iconic character.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

I have mixed feelings regarding this museum. Firstly the positive things. It is nice. Staff is helpful, friendly. At the beginning a short tour/guidance is given. A lot of information is told in a couple of minutes, nice story telling and facts. Everything seems genuine, nicely kept for the future generations. Top floor is the location for wax figures. Lot of information is everywhere, nicely arranged and presented. There is souvenir shop , gift items and tickets could be bought there. My only concern is the overall lenght of this visit. It is a tiny house. The tour is very short. There is no time limit, nobody told us we should leave. However, the whole building and the exhibition is not big, everything could be observed in a fairly short time. After a while it is getting boring quickly. It is amazing and impressive, please do not misunderstand. Probably it is a very nice experience for a Sherlock Holmes fan. For an ordinary person it is interesting, infornative. However, I am unsure about worthiness. It was nice to see, but very short experience in time. All floors, all information could be visited and observed about less than an hour time and that is all. Unless if someone is a big Sherlock Holmes fanatic the worthiness is a question mark for me.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Not sure

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is a must-visit destination for fans of Sir Arthur legendary detective. It is located at 221B Baker Street in London, the museum offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. The museum is filled with artifacts, props, costumes, and memorabilia from the Sherlock Holmes stories, including the famous deerstalker hat and pipe. Visitors can explore the museum's three floors, which are decorated to resemble the rooms of Holmes and Watson's famous residence. The rooms are filled with intricately detailed sets, including Holmes's bedroom, sitting room, and study, as well as Watson's bedroom and the famous 221B door. The displays are captivating, and visitors can even interact with some of the exhibits such as sitting in Mr Holmes' chair. Overall, The Sherlock Holmes Museum is an absorbing and enjoyable experience for fans of the famous detective stories. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in London.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous creation gets his very own museum and what a delight it is! From the moment you're greeted by the doorman the whole visit is a pleasure and the staff explaining the many quirks and gadgets at Sherlock's disposal makes for an amusing and plentiful tale. It's not the biggest of museums and the whole experience all told will take you about 25 minutes to navigate if you really take the time to study everything and if you're a fan of the famed detective then you'll have a treasure trove of things to discover here. The shop has items, many of which are exclusive to the shop itself and you'll come away with a newfound appreciation for the man who can deduce even the most complicated of cases. Oh, and wait till you come across Professor Moriarty himself...
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

A really nice small museum, a bit cramped and small, basically a tourist attraction, but also providing a nice impression of the houses from Victorean era. My fav Sherlock Holmes actor was the (already deceased actor) Jeremy Brett, who was able to perfectly impersonate the great fictional figure from Arthur C. Doyle's books. His photos can be found here as well. A steep staircase leads to the first floor, where the SH's cabinet and sleeping room are. After that, there are two more floors to investigate. All full of different items, equipment and wax figures of villains and characters from different stories. The picture wouldn't be complete without the souvenir shop. A bit short/small for a full 5 star rating (30 minutes are enough), but definitely a must for Sherlock fans!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

Ever dream in going to Bake St. and visiting the iconic Sherlock Homes? Then this is the spot for you. The guard! He really creates a sense of welcoming energy for the place. He always smiles and is very friendly to the tourists, always try to help them even if they have broken english. The costumes! They made sure that their costumes is at the time of the of the great detective. The shop! It is well stocked on every paraphernalia of goods you can think of related to Sherlock Holmes. His hat, watch, books. They got drinks, a bit of extra things for souvenirs. Overall. A good shop. I never had a chance to visit the tour though. 5/5!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

As a Sherlock Holmes fan I'd say the price for this so called museum is a bit of a stretch. It's definitely not worth it to queue in line for 1 hour or more for this. None of the items inside have any historical value to Arthur Conan Doyle, it's just an old house arranged so it can fit the story around the character. Which is cool, I liked the atmosphere, but that's really it. I thought there would be a guided tour with story telling, but it ended in like the second room. Wax figures on the upper floors look hideous and add no value to the experience. IMHO just visit the gift shop, you will find enough interesting items there.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

You get what you pay for...or do you? Unless you are a die hard Sherlock Holmes fan, don't bother. Even then it's totally kitschy, with thread bare carpets, and displays in poorly lit display cabinets that look like they were cobbled together from episodes of Antique Roadshow and Bargain Hunt. If you can't stay away, then make sure to prebook and pay for your tickets online, because the lines to get tickets and get in are so long that if you want to do other things in London, this mistake could cost you the better part of your day. Also there is a souvenir shop which has all sorts of useless Sherlock merch. With so many tourist traps in London, this is one in my opinion is one to avoid.

Had an absolutely magical time at the Sherlock Holmes Museum. As soon as you step through the door, everything is so faithfully recreated from the words of the books that you're hit with a sense of nostalgia, even if you've never been there before. The staff were wonderful, very friendly and pleasantly responsive to questions. It's clear they are having just as much fun as the visitors are - fans, just like us - and I respect that a lot. Definitely worth a visit no matter how big of a Holmes fan you are, it's a beautiful piece of (fictional) British history!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

A fun little adventure to see Sherlock Holmes residence as narrated in the books. The experience starts with collecting online reserved tickets from the museum store and joining the queue as per the time slot. The overall time spent was between 30 and 45 mins with a good introduction to the living room followed by a visit to Sherlock Holmes bedroom then Dr. Watson's room and then the caretakers. There are the near to life figures from the various stories that make the trip exciting. A good way to explore Sherlock Holmes residence for the fans.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

This museum is definitely catered more for the fans of the book. Before entering, you have to wait in front of the door to be admitted - the house is pretty small, so they only allow a group of people at a time. Upon entering, you will be briefed by the staffs on two of the rooms - the living room and Sherlock’s bedroom. Then you’re free to roam around. It took me about 30 minutes to tour around the house, after that you can visit the gift shop next door if you like. If you’re a fan of the books you will enjoy seeing the house come to life.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

The Sherlock Holmes museum was as expected. It was displayed well with the Victorian furniture and Sherlock memorabilia. pros: the gift shop had some amazing books, puzzles and other trinkets Cons: the wait. If you plan on going, buy your tickets in advanced or you will have to wait a long time while you watch the customers that purchased theirs for a specific time move ahead of you. We waited over 1 hour for the 20 minute visit. The website says walk-ins are welcome but we didn't realize the extended wait time until you go to buy your tickets.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
Yes

Charming museum, with interesting re-creations of 221B Baker St., as described in the books. If you're a more recent fan of Sherlock Holmes and only know the Benedict Cumberbatch show, you can still see a lot of similarities, especially in the parlor. You're guided through several rooms on 3 floors, where tour guides explain the significance of many of the items. There's a nice little gift shop as well. Admission is a little steep, but I enjoyed it overall, and staff was very friendly. Lots of interesting photo opportunities!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

We stood outside for about half an hour before getting in. The museum wasn't what I expected. It was a house where Sherlock lived. We were not allowed to take any videos, only photos. The short rundown of the life of Sherlock was very interesting, told by the young lady, she was better than the young lad. Some really interesting reading, in the newspaper on Watsons desk, the letter to Sherlock written by children and info of the item used in his crimes. It's best to book tickets before, as you get in quicker. However, I didn't.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Visited on a wet Monday afternoon in August, there was a long queue to enter (we had about 40 minutes wait) once you had purchased tickets from the shop nextdoor. The museum itself has a lot packed into quite a small area, alot of it very interesting, it seems to concentrate very much on Sherlock (at times almost treating him as a real historical figure) would have been good to have information on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I also found the wax works to be in general pretty poor.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
30–60 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Nice staff and guide. The tour didn't last longer than 30 minutes, you walked around the house and checked the rooms. Nice to see, but I think you get more out of it and connect more references if you are a Sherlock fan, which my company and I weren't really... but very nicely decorated, you can tell that there is a passion that they want to keep alive. Expensive gift shop. There is a mystery surrounding whether Sherlock actually existed or not and saying this was where he actually lived didn't make things any clearer, rather more confusing.

If you're a Sherlock fan, this museum is a must! The apartment is a remarkable reconstruction, and the staff dressed for the part. They shared detailed descriptions of the rooms and some fun facts that spiced up the experience. Finally, you can take back some of the memories of the items from the gift shop. If you book the tickets online, you won't have to wait in line. Otherwise, be prepared for a ~30 min wait. Baker Street 221B did not disappoint.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

If you are a Sherlock Holmes fan this place is definitely a must visit. The adult ticket was £16 when I visited which I thought was worth it. There was not much of a queue as I went early morning ( around 10.30am ), but I would advise booking tickets in advance for a queue jump. The museum has some interesting items on display and the staff were super friendly. They even gave a whole explanation about most items in the first floor apartment.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Worth a visit! Best to pre book as you won't have to wait in the long queue. If booked online, head straight to the store and obtain your tickets, you can also do souvenir shopping or wait till after you have visited the museum. 3 floors. A mini tour on the 1st floor and then self explore on the rest of the floors. Can take your time and really take it all in. Thank you to the team for making it so memorable.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

For sure, it is a good place to visit memories of the great Sherlock Holmes, and well organised, but each and every souvenir there was very much expensive. I mean, 7 pounds for a magnet or 10 pounds for a key ring or 15 -20 pounds for a mini violin is way too much. Just reduce the price and I am sure people will buy more from the store. Recommended for visiting the museum but not to buy souvenirs
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

It’s a small museum but the atmosphere is amazing, the staff are dressed up in costumes and they are all very kind and friendly. Definitely an awesome worthwhile experience if you’re a fan of Sherlock and his dear friend Watson. I recommend buying tickets in advance and make sure you’re not late, if you are late it’s not a big deal but you will have to wait in the general queue.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Wonderfully decorated with antiques, fun letters from fans at display, warm staff... there's nothing not to like about this famous address of our favourite detective! One can almost expect Sherlock or Watson to pop in round the corner. I strongly missed the presence of actors playing them as it looked almost like a set! But perhaps it's too small a place to put up an enactment!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

It's small but totally worth time and money if you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes. They really put an effort into capturing the atmosphere of the time and of the literature characters. There is a short free tour, and the gentleman doing it was very artistic and engaging. The gift shop is stocked with well thought souvenirs, not just keychains and fridge magnets.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Really cool, but very obviously for tourists. It’s very enjoyable if you’re a Sherlock fan. You can purchase tickets online or in the shop next door, you get a small guided part on floor 1, then you’re free to explore the rest on your own. It’s a bit cramped considering how small the flat is and how many people they try to cram in there, but still really cool.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

I grew up reading Sherlock Holmes books. I had enjoyed these books tremendously, and learned about the English culture as I kept reading. The Hounds of Baskerville and the Red Hair Club were amongst my unique entry into the English world. And Ive always understood that 221B is just an imaginary address, until I came across this museum, practically by chance!!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Sherlock Holmes Museum is a museum dedicated to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. it's definitely worth a trip to see. It's a bit out of the central London area so you'll have to take the underground. An average visit takes 30-45 minutes. After a short introduction your tour is self-guided so you're welcome to stay for as long as you like.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

My all time hero Sherlock Holmes! I loved this residence of him because it is exactly what I have imagined in my mind. Whenever I enter the house, every scene from the book has started coming in front of me like alive! The house is well maintained and preserved. The museum also helps me to buy some iconic souvenirs of my hero.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Nicely set up. Well staged with lots of antiques from the era. Bit disappointed that the tour didn't refer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Only mentioned once and felt that there was a false portrayal of Sherlock Holmes as a real person and not a fictional character from the writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Other than that it was quite fun but not informative.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min

I live the experience and was amazed with the museum, but story was very quick. For the waiting line I already have pre-booking but i had to go to the shop to get it in hard copy so i had to wait more. Waiting time doesn’t exceed 10 minutes for the pre-booked ticket. You will find long queue for the non-booked ticket but booking on the shop was possible.
Wait time
Up to 10 min

I only went to the shop which is free entry and no queue. There is usually a queue if you really want to go for the paid entry to the museum. Wide spread of merchandise there as you can see from the photos, which is good. It can do better with some recommendations on which books to buy.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

If you like Sherlock Homes then this is for you, the tour guide starts on the 1st floor and introduces you to the stories of Homes and Watson. You are then allowed to wander freely up to the other levels, you are here for about 20 minutes to half an hour. Great shop to tour as well!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

beautifully decorated but very small and had limited information/things to see and do. a character as big as sherlock homes could have had much more but this was honestly lackluster. price was crazy expensive for what it was save your money and just go visit the gift shop
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

This place should be visited by everyone who likes to read books about the greatest detective of all time. Souvenirs are extra and the house itself is very interesting from the inside. Better to buy tickets in advance. If you buy tickets on a given day, you will have to queue for at least an hour to enter with a high probability of a downpour, as in England.

Beautiful Museum, which is perfect for Sherlock Holmes Fans. Despite the size of the museum, the price is justified and worth every pound. Very informative and illustrative. The waiting time was very short and you could easily buy the tickets in the shop next door.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

To my surprise, it was a rather nice experience. I went to see this place with my friends who came to London for a short city break. Because my friend's daughter is a massive if not to say a fanatic fan of Sherlock Holmes, I had to take them there. They loved that, I liked that. Everyone was happy.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
10–30 min

The museum is small and there is waiting line even if you bought the tickets in advance. The house and rooms are full of information about the fictional character of Sherlock Holmes. I enjoyed the step back in the books and have a glimpse of how things looked
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Was fine, not the most amazing musuem, but had about half an hour to an hours worth of entertainment. Staff where very helpful and friendly. Bought tickets online so skipped the line, very much recommended otherwise people waited over half an hour to enter.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

A small museum, with rooms made up according to images from the stories. There are also two rooms with wax figures demonstrating scenes. The museum store is nice, with many "Sherlockian" things to choose from. It's a very good idea to book tickets online. Because of the size of the house, they only let in a limited number of people at a time.

What a cute place!!! I love the Sherlock Holmes stories, so this was a special treat! The guides inside are super knowledgeable and the gift shop had some unique items. The only reason I have it 4 starts was because I thought the price was a little steep for how big this is and it takes maybe 10-15 minutes to go through the whole thing.

Purely tourist attraction. Small and crowded space, very short visit. You can view it all in 15-20 mins. Overall its fine if you set your expectations right. Few interesting items on top floors. But don't expect much from this museum
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Great experience! This was exciting and kind of creepy with the wax figures to tour through the life of fictional Sherlock Holmes! We really enjoyed it and purchased a few things in the gift shop. Thank you, Sherlock Holmes Museum!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

A fun little museum for all SH fans! It's a bit small and can be a bit difficult to move around during busy tourist seasons, but staff let people in in batches so you can just hang back a bit to have the rooms to yourself.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

It is very interesting place. The service was perfect, they answered all the questions with a smile. I really recommend making an online reservation and asking the service about the next steps. It saves much time.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

I think not worse it, unless you are dedicated fun of Scherlock. There is no audio guide. One leaflet for three-four person. We do not get any real information neither about Author nor about his characters.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
30–60 min
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Excellent, interesting and unique museum. Definitely will recommend to visit, not only for adults but for young audience. So much to see in small museum. Also recommend buy ticket in advance just to save time
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Its ok to see it but they let too many people in, in the small rooms of Sherlock. Let less people would be better. We 2 Person spent there like 15 min in and thats it - do with the info what you want guys
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

If you are a fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, then its worth to visit this place. Tour will be around 20/30 mins but you have to follow the queue in order to enter in to that magical 221B.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

I am a big fan of Sherlock Holmes and visiting this museum was my dream. I am very pleased. The lovely lady at the museum gave us a mini tour. I also recommend visiting their gift shop.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

The experience is really good for a Sherlock Holmes fan, you can even take a photo with the guard at the entrance door, the gift shop was great with a lot of options to choose from.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

If you like Sherlock Holmes, it will definitely worth a visit. However, the museum is quite small, it would only take you 20 minutes to visit the whole place. There will be a tour guide on the first floor of visiting, and you can visit 2 other floors by yourself.

No need to buy the tickets in advance. The museum is so small as it’s his house at that period. I believe it will take around 30 mins visit. My kids enjoyed the experience.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

Great place, where we can get to know more about Sherlock and even greater stuff, which with a lot of passion and engagement talking about him. I recommended it!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Lines were long, but we luckily had pre-booked online. It's a lovely experience for fans of Sherlock Holmes! There's a gift shop next door where you can pick up great memorabilia. Groups should be smaller, maybe 12 persons instead of 15 per visit.

You can complete the whole tour in 45 min to 1 hour. It's a good place to visit only if you are an ardent Sherlock Holmes fan.Staffs are so nice and friendly.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

I am a huge Sherlock Holmes fan. The museum itself is nice, but a bit small in my opinion. Entry ticket was 16£ or something like that. Kind of boring
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is a popular tourist attraction in London, England, located at 221b Baker Street, the fictional address of the famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. The museum is dedicated to the life and work of Sherlock

Had a lovely morning at the sherlock Holmes museum. There was plenty to see. You can take photographs but not videos. The rooms are well laid out. The staff were all very friendly. We had brought our tickets online, so just a short wait to

It was a dream come true to visit 221b Baker Street! The visit would take around 30-45 mins if you pay close attention to the details of the house.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Take your tickets on internet and let's go ! It was a funny thing to do on my morning ! As a bug sherlock fan i liked it ! Saddly a little short but keep in mind that you visit a house ! The person who made us visit was lovely and did a

This is a great stop! I would highly suggest going. However you should book online before coming. It is the same price and you won't have to wait in line. Please do this sometimes the non- reservation line can be up to 1.5 hours long

An amazing experience to see the antiques exhibited in The Sherlock Holmes Museum. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's masterpiece comes to life here.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

The worst tour experience in London! We bought tickets online (2 adults + 2 children) and arrived on time. The entrance system is confusing and stupid: even with the print, you have to enter the

Simply great. There's a good souvenir shop also. They have got some nice souvenirs/collectibles
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Very good experience, house is very small but it's still interesting. If you don't pre-book tickets you need to purchase them from within the gift shop before joining the queue More

Small museum in the house where Sherlock “used to live”. A 15 minute tour and rest is self-guided. Is it expensive? Yes! Is it fun? Yes! It is a tourist trap? No, but very

Loved the experience, good price and interesting if you like sherlock holmes. The peopoe were very friendly. Also nice gift shop with lots of related stuff

For Sherlock funs definitely a place to visit. Whole excursion takes like 20 minutes, but impressions last for hours. Tip: if you buy online you can skip the queue

Fun to visit. It's only the house.. not very big. But if you are a fan, worth visiting You get a litle explanation. Our guides where very entertaining. More

If you are interested to know more about Sherlock Holmes, this is the place to go. It was a nice place to visit.

Really enjoyed it, the display is great and the gift shop is so nice.
Visited on…
More